So last night I changed the media in my GFO/Carbon reactor. I have run the reactor for 6 weeks or so. My phosphates were at .17. After adding new media last night, they plummeted to .04. Within hours, my 2 previously happy SPS pieces looked bleached. The monti at least now has its polyps extended. The birdsnest looks gone. The rest of the tank (mostly LPS) is happy, happy. I had no idea this would stress them so badly. I know, stability is key. But my GFO reactor has never dropped my phosphates that quickly. I am sad.
Will the monti live, at least?
[Edit: polyps are out on birdsnest now, but it still looks rough.]
Will the monti live, at least?
[Edit: polyps are out on birdsnest now, but it still looks rough.]
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